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The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1944-01-13

The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1944-01-13 page 1

Ne VOL. XXVI, NUMBER 2 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1944 SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD Amherst Times ws 9 0 Amherst Sailor Doesn't Think Much of South Sea Islands r I KNKi:il Br'.-'"'. - ' 4 .... i:, r . Lawrence Zusrjan is shown 2c, with an envelope containing of a group of Oskim s Amherst months on Guadalcanal, was home on leave last week. "From what I've seen of the islands in the South Pacific, as far as I'm concerned, they can give them back to the natives," said William Oskim, Ptr. 2-c, who has spent 15 months on Guadalcanal. "I'm glad I'm back in the United States, and especially glad that I'm back in Amherst, even if it is for only a short time." Oskim "was fhe honored guest at a dinner given by a group of Amherst friends at Livingston's, Lorain. A purse of fifty new one dollars bills was given him as a gift. Although his remarks were cloaked by military secrecy, and much that he had seen could not be told, some information about the island could be told. The Amherst sailor was among the Scabces who invaded the island with the second contingent of Marines that went to relieve the first group that had captured the island. "Although the Americans were in full control of the island, the Japs were still there in large numbers," he said. The enemy held positions in the hills and mountains, where they had heavy artillery and the Marines were fighting to dislodge them. "Our job was to build a new airport from which our heavy bombers could operate. Henderson Field, which was built by the Japs, was considerably damaged by our own planes while bombing it before the Marines landed. And the Japs did considerable damage to the field before they gave it up. Henderson Field was also too small for our heavy bombers. Light bombers could operate from it when repairs were made, but Completed Aviation Mechanic's Course George E. Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Walker, has completed his course of studies as an aviation mechanic in the Army Air Forces Technical Training School, Amarillo Army Air Field, Amarillo, Texas. His graduation from this tech nical school now fits him for airplane maintenance and he will be sent to some air base where he will assist in keeping America's flying fortresses in the air. n in addition to V' -' ''' 'J completion of the schedule of practical studies' as an aviation mechanic, he has been thoroughly drilled in military tactics and defense and a course of physical training that has conditioned him for army life. t- -,Vj;.' , If presenting William Oskim, Ptr. fifty new dollar bills, the gift friends. Uskim, who spent 1 3 the runways were not long enough for the heavy planes. "The Japs knew we were building a new airfield and their cannon in the hills and mountains were continually shooting shells at our men." All this fighting was done for a period right after the Seabees landed on the island, which' was approximately fifteen months ago. The Japs have since been completely cleaned out of Guadalcanal and the island is peaceful now under control of the U. S. Army. Oskim said the friendly attitude of the natives was a big help toward American capture of the islands. "When the Japs took the place they raped native women and generally mistreated them. As a result the natives were not friendly toward the enemy. They helped the Americans all they could, and many of them were able to talk English quite well." Fresh water on the islands is secured from the rivers which have their source in the hills and mountains. "During the rainy season it rains quite hard, and floods are frequent. At one time our entire camp was flooded under about four feet of water and we were forced to take to the beach. The water rose so rapidly that we lost a great deal of our supplies. When the flood went down we returned to our camp and had it well cleaned up, but the next night it was again flooded, and we were driven out the second time." Oskim's leave at home expired last Monday. He has been ordered to report to the west coast but didn't know where or when he would be shipped out again. Home at the same time was his wife, Lieut. Frances Oskim, army nurse. Mrs. Oskim was also feted at a party in her honor given by the Areme club, in the Masonic club rooms. About nineteen attended the party at which pictures taken by Mrs. Oskim in Florida were shown. Other entertainment consisted of bridge. Wood Carving is Sailor's Hobby Arthur J. Kellcy, CM3-C, has taken up wood carving as a hob by. He is now in a naval hospital.i The first articles he has finished are a salad bowl, spoon and fork. He said he's been in the hospital where he underwent an operation. Apparently he has considerably recovered, for he said he visited the Mormon Temple, which he said was very beautiful. He also said the Red Cross made Christmas a very enjoyable time for him. Wherever he Is, he met Harold Kline. Kelley said he expects a leave to be home next spring. "Wouldn't Trade" Say Two Seabees "We wouldn't trade the Seabees for any other outfit in the world," is the way Pete Hyster, M.M.2-C, and Edward Lence, Fl-c, expressed their like for the construction battalion of the navy when they were in the office last week. These two South Amherst youths were home for seven days after completing their basic and advanced training at Camp Peary, Va. Along with them came James Szuch and Lewis Kilmer, two other local Seabees. When asked why they were so fond of the Seabees, they remarked, "It's really a great branch to be in; they treat us swell, give us good eats, and we have one of the swellest bunch of officers." After four weeks in "boots," Pete received advanced train- " 1 ing at the Armorer School. Here, he learned to repair guns, and everything there is to know about a gun. He attended school six hours a day and six days a week. After the HYSTER course was completed, Hyster took eight different tests, pertaining to guns, and then went into the machine shop. In this place, he tore guns apart and repaired them. Pete was more fortunate when it came to listening to the radio than Eddie was. The men in Pete's company chipped in and bought a radio, while Eddie claimed his barracks didn't need anything like that because the men made their own music and according to Eddie it was really good. He commented on the good singers that are a part of the outfit. When it was time for Pete's barracks to separate, the boys raffled off the radio and the winner in turn sold it to a company of new recruits. The obstacle course was a part of Hyster's training too. He told about crawling under barb wire, climbing ropes, etc. "It was a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed it," is the way Pete put it. Pete didn't escape without KP detail. In fact, it wasn't long after he arrived at camp that he was assigned to KP. He arrived in camp at midnight and at 2 a. m. he was aroused from a deep slumber and received duties in the kitchen. Eddie had his share of KP too. After his basic, he went to school for eight days and learned all about the 60 .mm mortar, ; i . j operate it. H e took three tests ""after his school- aing and received LENCE a grade of 4.0 which is navy lingo for perfect. Eddie also had practice in landing barges and when asked if anything unusual happened, he said, "Well, maybe it wasn't unusual, but we all got wet." One of Eddie's shipmates played a trick on him one day, but Eddie payed him back, so everything was squared away. We won't go into detail about the prank. Nineteen hours of duty is what he had in succession one day, consisting of KP and guard duty. Neither Eddie nor Pete knew what their duties would be upon their return to camp. Pete would like to be shipped to the South Seas, and see his brother, as he is stationed in that vicinity. Ed would like to go to Pearl Harbor.They also wanted the fact known that the Seabees learn in eight weeks what the marines do in six months included in their interview. The two Seabees concluded their interview by saying how glad they were to receive the paper and the joy it brought to them. ENJOYED CHRISTMAS Cpl. Gilberft Zillyette spent Christmas with the postmaster his wife near the place where he Is stationed. The postmaster's son, who is in the navy, also was home for Christmas, and the local lad spent a very enjoyable time. , HI LEARNING HOW TORPEDOES ARE FIRED James Drozdowski, who has finished school as a torpedoman at Great Lakes Training Station is shown here being instructed in the discharge of torpedoes from a destroyer. Charles Holland, FCIc, is the instructor. $4,696.30 In Bonds Sold At School War Bonds and Stamp salts at the Amherst school have totaled $4,696.30 since the opening o school last September, Miss Margaret Schneider, in charge o the sale, announced Wednesday. Bond and istamp sales began Sept. 21st. During the 3rd War Loan Drive 'the school pupils bought a total of $1,090 in bonds. The total at the beginning of the Christmas vacation had risen to $4,171, including $1,010.55 raised during the drive on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The sales are conducted every Tuesday at the school and since the first of the year $525.30 has been subscribed. In sales the grades are leading both the junior and senior high. So far they have a total of $1,918.-25 in purchases, the junior high $1,130.05 and the senior high $1,-648.00.In the January 4th sale the grades bought a total of $219.50, the junior high $51.40 and the senior high $38.05. Last Tuesday the grades : subscribed $121.95, junior high $53.40, and senior high $41.00. Final Ilolzliauer Rites Were Held Today Hartman Holzhauer, father of Mrs. William Baetz, Amherst, died suddenly at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Conrad Baetz, Brownhelm, early Tuesday morning. He was born in Russia-twp and had lived all his life in Lorain county. Besides the two daughters mentioned, other children surviving are George, Fred, Mrs. Oscar Zeise, Mrs. Carl Stimson, all of Lorain; Mrs. Walter Albright, and Mrs. Clifford Smith, of Elyria; Mrs. Richard Sanders, Henrietta, and Louis Holzhauer, Wakcman. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 p. m., from the Zilch Funeral Home. Rev. C. C. Vandcrsall officiated. Burial was in Camden cemetery. Mrs. Charles Matties entertained the Auxiliary of Elmer Johnson Post at her home last Tuesday night. Comets Take League Top Place By Defeating Clear view 31 to 22 Amherst Comets are now in undisputed first place in the Northern Ohio League as a result of the trouncing they gave Clear-view last Friday night. With the victory spirit showing in the players from the very beginning of the game, a spirit that gave Amherst victory over Clearview the first time since 1941, by a score of 31 to 22. Amherst grabbed a six-point lead at the start of the game, and built it up to 14 to 4 at the end of the first quarter, stretched it to 24 to 13 at the half, 29 to 19 at the third quarter, and coasted through to a 31-22 victory at the end. Although Amherst's high scoring forward, Morris "Bo" Braun, was held to six points, the Comets proved they aren't a one-man ball club. Paced by Omer Bailey, who dumped in 12 points, Amherst was playing as fine a defensive game as they did an offensive game. The defensive playing of Lach, Taylor and Cover-dale was outstanding. Kenney Brooks, Clearview's star forward, saw action in the third and fourth quarter, but he .J 1 -I! .3 Is 7, Bid Farewell to Local Fireman Amherst firemen bid farewell to another of their members last Tuesday ni(jht when they held their monthly ' meeting. Frtd Tabbert, fire department licuten-ant, will leave for service in the navy at Camp Sampson, Geneva, New York, next Monday. Farewell messages were given by William Edwards, president of the firemen, and Fire Chief A. G. Sti-wald.After the business meeting luncheon was served in Tabbert's honor. Firemen als discussed plans for their annual dance to be held Friday night, Jan. 21st at the local Eagle hall. Tickets for the event are already in the hands of the committee. This dance has always attracted a capacity crowd and is expected to again this year. Square and modern dances will be held. Stamp Collectors to Meet Next Tuesday Next Tuesday night will be the first of a scries of stamp collec tors' nights at the Recreation Center. Amherst philatelists may bring their stamps to the hall, and sales and exchanges will be made. Dr. C. H. Snell will be in charge of this department assisted by Rev. C. C. Vandcrsall and Rev. E. J. Sanderson, which will meet on the third Tuesday of each month. The program at the center also includes folk games every fourth Tuesday, and old fashioned dances for young and old will be held later in the season. A dance will be held every Fri day night after the basketball games with visiting teams and spectators the guests of the local team. Refreshments will be served. TREAT FOR FIREMEN South Amherst firemen will be treated to venison roast when they hold their regular meeting tomorrow (Friday) night. The treat will be served by Art and Warren Powers, and will be served after the firemen's regular business meeting. was held to three points. Even though . Buckosh, the Clippers' tall, rangy center, scored thirteen points, Amherst still won comfortably.The Comets must now play the Clippers at Clearview, and if Clearview beats Amherst there the Comets will still be tied for first place. It was a double victory for Amherst when the Reserves defeated Clearview Reserves 30 to 11. Amherst gained a 9 to 0 lead at the quarter, 17 to 4 at the half, 24 to 7 in the third quarter, and the final score of 30 to 11. The entire second Reserve team played the last quarter. Amherst Reserves' victory places them in first place In the Northern Ohio League. The double victory was a tribute not only to the players, but also to their coach, Deeds. A dash of color was added to the game when the Amherst band presented a half-time show that took the crowd. The Kaszas twins appeared in their new majorette uniforms, and the band played "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and closed with the "Alma Mater" conducted by Don Sweet. t J w it!" n HEJILJJL tarts Tuesday Captains and workers in the 4th War Loan Drive will hold (heir final meeting before the start of the driye next Monday night. Complete organizational plans will be outlined at that meeting, type3 of bonds that will be sold during the campaign will be explained, ar.d sales kits given to the workers. Conrad Zilch is general chairman of the campaign. Amherst Village will be under the direction of Ralph Prittie; South Amherst, Mrs. Alfred Rolli; Brownhelm Township, Henry Leim-bach; and Amherst Township outside the two villages, Norman Miller. Former Resident In Texas R. E. McMaslcrs, El Paso, Tex., a former resident of Amherst, died following an operation in an El Paso hospital last Saturday. News of his death was received here by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Avery and other close friends of the McMaslcrs. The' deceased was 67 years old. He underwent operative treat ment two weeks ago and appar ently was recovering when a sudden relapse caused death. McMastcrs was born in Kittan- ing, Pa., but moved to Amherst to become a traveling salesman for the Mathew Smith Tea Co., since taken over by the A. St P. Tea Co. He covered a territory as far west as Huron, and when he made his calls there he would ride on the train to Huron, hire a horse and buggy for .traveling among his customers, and return to Amherst by train. He was a charter member of Amherst Aerie, Eagles, and took a keen interest in degree team drill work. He was the first lead er of the local team and originated marching exercises of the team that are still being used. He was also a member of the Spanish-American War Veterans and was frequently a delegate tt national conventions which brought him up north. On his trip to the conventions he would visit friends in Amherst and his last visit was a year ago last summer.In 1901 he married Alice Earl, of Amherst, who survives, as does also a son, Earl McMasters. The family moved to Texas in 1921 where they have since made their home. Seven Inducted Into Army-Navy Four Amherst men were inducted into the army, three into the navy, four rejected, and the wife of one man chosen for the army, but who asked for the navy, has made application for enlistment into the WAVES. Mrs. Clarence Brucker applied for enlistment in the WAVES and is now awaiting her examinations that will determine her acceptance.The four men who will go into the army after three week furlough period are: Clarence Brucker, George Carter, Walter Smith, and Marvin Kruse. Fred Tabbert, Fred Deincr and Christ Speroff were picked for the navy. Tabbert for special assignment duty. Dciner and Speroff will report at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, while Tabbert will report at Camp Sampson, Geneva, New York. All three report for training next Monday. Nickola Costanzo also accompanied the group to Cleveland Monday, but the News-Times did not receive any report on his ac ceptance or rejection. The four men who were rejec ted are: Earl Schroeder, George Kurth, Clarence Krueck and Charles Cook. Sales Tax Reports Sales Tax reports that must be filled in by vendors are again delayed, according to Hugh Finne-gan, local examiner. The blanks which are ordinarily received at the end of every six-month period were promised for delivery on Jan. 12th. The contractor, however, will be unable to make delivery on that date and further delay Is necessary, said Flnnegan. ah we The plan of the campaign is to have enough workers to complete the canvass within two days. To make this possible a sufficient number of workers is needed so that no worker will have more than ten calls to make. The purpose of a quick campaign is to reach all local bond buyers before they have made purchases outside of Amherst. Bond sales made in other territories are credited to the community in which it is made, and Amherst receives no credit for such sales. "If we can get to all the people quick enough we'll make those sales here, and those sales will help Amherst to reach its goal. Everyone making a purchase will be given a sales receipt which can be shown at their place of employment showing that the individual has done his part toward putting this campaign across," said Prittie. More workers are needed to complete the canvass quickly, Prit tie said, and people willing to volunteer to help can contact him at the store where details of the work will be explained and material issued. Although the local quota of $136,235 is lower than the previous quota, the entire amount must be purchased by individuals. Purchases by corporations will not be credited to the local community, but will be credited to a gpeciul corporation quota established for the county. ' "In spite of the fact that individuals must buy the entire quota, we can reach our goal without too much effort from any single person if we have enough workers in every district to make a quick, short campaign. It Is a lot of money to raise, but it's not impossible," said Zilch. The drive begins on Jan. 18th for individual subscriptions. Corporations will not be permitted to make purchases until Feb. 1st. Scouts Collect Paper This Month The drive for waste paper by Amherst Boy and Girl Scouts, originally announced for last month but postponed because of sickness, will be definitely con ducted this month, probably the last week of the month, said Harry Earl, scoutmaster of the local troop. "We hope Amherst people will save their waste paper for us so that the drive will result in the collection of enough paper to make the effort worth while. We're sorry that we were unable to conduct the drive last month, as at first announced, but circumstances forced us to postpone it," said Earl, The need for waste paper in the war effort is quite serious. Mills throughout the country that make paper cartons in which food and supplies for soldiers are shipped, have been forced to close because of the shortage of waste paper from which the cartons are made. The National Biscuit Co., one of the largest manufacturers of soldiers' rations, has been forced to close two of their mills because of the shortage. "It seems that waste paper Is the most critically needed salvage material right now, and we certainly don't want our soldiers and sailors to be without their rations or other supplies because we at home failed to do our part, which seems so little In comparison to what they are giving," said Earl. Reuben Dute was granted a certificate by the Lorain-co Farm Machinery Rationing Committee for the the purchase of a new waer pump. JJ

Ne VOL. XXVI, NUMBER 2 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1944 SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD Amherst Times ws 9 0 Amherst Sailor Doesn't Think Much of South Sea Islands r I KNKi:il Br'.-'"'. - ' 4 .... i:, r . Lawrence Zusrjan is shown 2c, with an envelope containing of a group of Oskim s Amherst months on Guadalcanal, was home on leave last week. "From what I've seen of the islands in the South Pacific, as far as I'm concerned, they can give them back to the natives," said William Oskim, Ptr. 2-c, who has spent 15 months on Guadalcanal. "I'm glad I'm back in the United States, and especially glad that I'm back in Amherst, even if it is for only a short time." Oskim "was fhe honored guest at a dinner given by a group of Amherst friends at Livingston's, Lorain. A purse of fifty new one dollars bills was given him as a gift. Although his remarks were cloaked by military secrecy, and much that he had seen could not be told, some information about the island could be told. The Amherst sailor was among the Scabces who invaded the island with the second contingent of Marines that went to relieve the first group that had captured the island. "Although the Americans were in full control of the island, the Japs were still there in large numbers," he said. The enemy held positions in the hills and mountains, where they had heavy artillery and the Marines were fighting to dislodge them. "Our job was to build a new airport from which our heavy bombers could operate. Henderson Field, which was built by the Japs, was considerably damaged by our own planes while bombing it before the Marines landed. And the Japs did considerable damage to the field before they gave it up. Henderson Field was also too small for our heavy bombers. Light bombers could operate from it when repairs were made, but Completed Aviation Mechanic's Course George E. Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Walker, has completed his course of studies as an aviation mechanic in the Army Air Forces Technical Training School, Amarillo Army Air Field, Amarillo, Texas. His graduation from this tech nical school now fits him for airplane maintenance and he will be sent to some air base where he will assist in keeping America's flying fortresses in the air. n in addition to V' -' ''' 'J completion of the schedule of practical studies' as an aviation mechanic, he has been thoroughly drilled in military tactics and defense and a course of physical training that has conditioned him for army life. t- -,Vj;.' , If presenting William Oskim, Ptr. fifty new dollar bills, the gift friends. Uskim, who spent 1 3 the runways were not long enough for the heavy planes. "The Japs knew we were building a new airfield and their cannon in the hills and mountains were continually shooting shells at our men." All this fighting was done for a period right after the Seabees landed on the island, which' was approximately fifteen months ago. The Japs have since been completely cleaned out of Guadalcanal and the island is peaceful now under control of the U. S. Army. Oskim said the friendly attitude of the natives was a big help toward American capture of the islands. "When the Japs took the place they raped native women and generally mistreated them. As a result the natives were not friendly toward the enemy. They helped the Americans all they could, and many of them were able to talk English quite well." Fresh water on the islands is secured from the rivers which have their source in the hills and mountains. "During the rainy season it rains quite hard, and floods are frequent. At one time our entire camp was flooded under about four feet of water and we were forced to take to the beach. The water rose so rapidly that we lost a great deal of our supplies. When the flood went down we returned to our camp and had it well cleaned up, but the next night it was again flooded, and we were driven out the second time." Oskim's leave at home expired last Monday. He has been ordered to report to the west coast but didn't know where or when he would be shipped out again. Home at the same time was his wife, Lieut. Frances Oskim, army nurse. Mrs. Oskim was also feted at a party in her honor given by the Areme club, in the Masonic club rooms. About nineteen attended the party at which pictures taken by Mrs. Oskim in Florida were shown. Other entertainment consisted of bridge. Wood Carving is Sailor's Hobby Arthur J. Kellcy, CM3-C, has taken up wood carving as a hob by. He is now in a naval hospital.i The first articles he has finished are a salad bowl, spoon and fork. He said he's been in the hospital where he underwent an operation. Apparently he has considerably recovered, for he said he visited the Mormon Temple, which he said was very beautiful. He also said the Red Cross made Christmas a very enjoyable time for him. Wherever he Is, he met Harold Kline. Kelley said he expects a leave to be home next spring. "Wouldn't Trade" Say Two Seabees "We wouldn't trade the Seabees for any other outfit in the world," is the way Pete Hyster, M.M.2-C, and Edward Lence, Fl-c, expressed their like for the construction battalion of the navy when they were in the office last week. These two South Amherst youths were home for seven days after completing their basic and advanced training at Camp Peary, Va. Along with them came James Szuch and Lewis Kilmer, two other local Seabees. When asked why they were so fond of the Seabees, they remarked, "It's really a great branch to be in; they treat us swell, give us good eats, and we have one of the swellest bunch of officers." After four weeks in "boots," Pete received advanced train- " 1 ing at the Armorer School. Here, he learned to repair guns, and everything there is to know about a gun. He attended school six hours a day and six days a week. After the HYSTER course was completed, Hyster took eight different tests, pertaining to guns, and then went into the machine shop. In this place, he tore guns apart and repaired them. Pete was more fortunate when it came to listening to the radio than Eddie was. The men in Pete's company chipped in and bought a radio, while Eddie claimed his barracks didn't need anything like that because the men made their own music and according to Eddie it was really good. He commented on the good singers that are a part of the outfit. When it was time for Pete's barracks to separate, the boys raffled off the radio and the winner in turn sold it to a company of new recruits. The obstacle course was a part of Hyster's training too. He told about crawling under barb wire, climbing ropes, etc. "It was a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed it," is the way Pete put it. Pete didn't escape without KP detail. In fact, it wasn't long after he arrived at camp that he was assigned to KP. He arrived in camp at midnight and at 2 a. m. he was aroused from a deep slumber and received duties in the kitchen. Eddie had his share of KP too. After his basic, he went to school for eight days and learned all about the 60 .mm mortar, ; i . j operate it. H e took three tests ""after his school- aing and received LENCE a grade of 4.0 which is navy lingo for perfect. Eddie also had practice in landing barges and when asked if anything unusual happened, he said, "Well, maybe it wasn't unusual, but we all got wet." One of Eddie's shipmates played a trick on him one day, but Eddie payed him back, so everything was squared away. We won't go into detail about the prank. Nineteen hours of duty is what he had in succession one day, consisting of KP and guard duty. Neither Eddie nor Pete knew what their duties would be upon their return to camp. Pete would like to be shipped to the South Seas, and see his brother, as he is stationed in that vicinity. Ed would like to go to Pearl Harbor.They also wanted the fact known that the Seabees learn in eight weeks what the marines do in six months included in their interview. The two Seabees concluded their interview by saying how glad they were to receive the paper and the joy it brought to them. ENJOYED CHRISTMAS Cpl. Gilberft Zillyette spent Christmas with the postmaster his wife near the place where he Is stationed. The postmaster's son, who is in the navy, also was home for Christmas, and the local lad spent a very enjoyable time. , HI LEARNING HOW TORPEDOES ARE FIRED James Drozdowski, who has finished school as a torpedoman at Great Lakes Training Station is shown here being instructed in the discharge of torpedoes from a destroyer. Charles Holland, FCIc, is the instructor. $4,696.30 In Bonds Sold At School War Bonds and Stamp salts at the Amherst school have totaled $4,696.30 since the opening o school last September, Miss Margaret Schneider, in charge o the sale, announced Wednesday. Bond and istamp sales began Sept. 21st. During the 3rd War Loan Drive 'the school pupils bought a total of $1,090 in bonds. The total at the beginning of the Christmas vacation had risen to $4,171, including $1,010.55 raised during the drive on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The sales are conducted every Tuesday at the school and since the first of the year $525.30 has been subscribed. In sales the grades are leading both the junior and senior high. So far they have a total of $1,918.-25 in purchases, the junior high $1,130.05 and the senior high $1,-648.00.In the January 4th sale the grades bought a total of $219.50, the junior high $51.40 and the senior high $38.05. Last Tuesday the grades : subscribed $121.95, junior high $53.40, and senior high $41.00. Final Ilolzliauer Rites Were Held Today Hartman Holzhauer, father of Mrs. William Baetz, Amherst, died suddenly at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Conrad Baetz, Brownhelm, early Tuesday morning. He was born in Russia-twp and had lived all his life in Lorain county. Besides the two daughters mentioned, other children surviving are George, Fred, Mrs. Oscar Zeise, Mrs. Carl Stimson, all of Lorain; Mrs. Walter Albright, and Mrs. Clifford Smith, of Elyria; Mrs. Richard Sanders, Henrietta, and Louis Holzhauer, Wakcman. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 p. m., from the Zilch Funeral Home. Rev. C. C. Vandcrsall officiated. Burial was in Camden cemetery. Mrs. Charles Matties entertained the Auxiliary of Elmer Johnson Post at her home last Tuesday night. Comets Take League Top Place By Defeating Clear view 31 to 22 Amherst Comets are now in undisputed first place in the Northern Ohio League as a result of the trouncing they gave Clear-view last Friday night. With the victory spirit showing in the players from the very beginning of the game, a spirit that gave Amherst victory over Clearview the first time since 1941, by a score of 31 to 22. Amherst grabbed a six-point lead at the start of the game, and built it up to 14 to 4 at the end of the first quarter, stretched it to 24 to 13 at the half, 29 to 19 at the third quarter, and coasted through to a 31-22 victory at the end. Although Amherst's high scoring forward, Morris "Bo" Braun, was held to six points, the Comets proved they aren't a one-man ball club. Paced by Omer Bailey, who dumped in 12 points, Amherst was playing as fine a defensive game as they did an offensive game. The defensive playing of Lach, Taylor and Cover-dale was outstanding. Kenney Brooks, Clearview's star forward, saw action in the third and fourth quarter, but he .J 1 -I! .3 Is 7, Bid Farewell to Local Fireman Amherst firemen bid farewell to another of their members last Tuesday ni(jht when they held their monthly ' meeting. Frtd Tabbert, fire department licuten-ant, will leave for service in the navy at Camp Sampson, Geneva, New York, next Monday. Farewell messages were given by William Edwards, president of the firemen, and Fire Chief A. G. Sti-wald.After the business meeting luncheon was served in Tabbert's honor. Firemen als discussed plans for their annual dance to be held Friday night, Jan. 21st at the local Eagle hall. Tickets for the event are already in the hands of the committee. This dance has always attracted a capacity crowd and is expected to again this year. Square and modern dances will be held. Stamp Collectors to Meet Next Tuesday Next Tuesday night will be the first of a scries of stamp collec tors' nights at the Recreation Center. Amherst philatelists may bring their stamps to the hall, and sales and exchanges will be made. Dr. C. H. Snell will be in charge of this department assisted by Rev. C. C. Vandcrsall and Rev. E. J. Sanderson, which will meet on the third Tuesday of each month. The program at the center also includes folk games every fourth Tuesday, and old fashioned dances for young and old will be held later in the season. A dance will be held every Fri day night after the basketball games with visiting teams and spectators the guests of the local team. Refreshments will be served. TREAT FOR FIREMEN South Amherst firemen will be treated to venison roast when they hold their regular meeting tomorrow (Friday) night. The treat will be served by Art and Warren Powers, and will be served after the firemen's regular business meeting. was held to three points. Even though . Buckosh, the Clippers' tall, rangy center, scored thirteen points, Amherst still won comfortably.The Comets must now play the Clippers at Clearview, and if Clearview beats Amherst there the Comets will still be tied for first place. It was a double victory for Amherst when the Reserves defeated Clearview Reserves 30 to 11. Amherst gained a 9 to 0 lead at the quarter, 17 to 4 at the half, 24 to 7 in the third quarter, and the final score of 30 to 11. The entire second Reserve team played the last quarter. Amherst Reserves' victory places them in first place In the Northern Ohio League. The double victory was a tribute not only to the players, but also to their coach, Deeds. A dash of color was added to the game when the Amherst band presented a half-time show that took the crowd. The Kaszas twins appeared in their new majorette uniforms, and the band played "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and closed with the "Alma Mater" conducted by Don Sweet. t J w it!" n HEJILJJL tarts Tuesday Captains and workers in the 4th War Loan Drive will hold (heir final meeting before the start of the driye next Monday night. Complete organizational plans will be outlined at that meeting, type3 of bonds that will be sold during the campaign will be explained, ar.d sales kits given to the workers. Conrad Zilch is general chairman of the campaign. Amherst Village will be under the direction of Ralph Prittie; South Amherst, Mrs. Alfred Rolli; Brownhelm Township, Henry Leim-bach; and Amherst Township outside the two villages, Norman Miller. Former Resident In Texas R. E. McMaslcrs, El Paso, Tex., a former resident of Amherst, died following an operation in an El Paso hospital last Saturday. News of his death was received here by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Avery and other close friends of the McMaslcrs. The' deceased was 67 years old. He underwent operative treat ment two weeks ago and appar ently was recovering when a sudden relapse caused death. McMastcrs was born in Kittan- ing, Pa., but moved to Amherst to become a traveling salesman for the Mathew Smith Tea Co., since taken over by the A. St P. Tea Co. He covered a territory as far west as Huron, and when he made his calls there he would ride on the train to Huron, hire a horse and buggy for .traveling among his customers, and return to Amherst by train. He was a charter member of Amherst Aerie, Eagles, and took a keen interest in degree team drill work. He was the first lead er of the local team and originated marching exercises of the team that are still being used. He was also a member of the Spanish-American War Veterans and was frequently a delegate tt national conventions which brought him up north. On his trip to the conventions he would visit friends in Amherst and his last visit was a year ago last summer.In 1901 he married Alice Earl, of Amherst, who survives, as does also a son, Earl McMasters. The family moved to Texas in 1921 where they have since made their home. Seven Inducted Into Army-Navy Four Amherst men were inducted into the army, three into the navy, four rejected, and the wife of one man chosen for the army, but who asked for the navy, has made application for enlistment into the WAVES. Mrs. Clarence Brucker applied for enlistment in the WAVES and is now awaiting her examinations that will determine her acceptance.The four men who will go into the army after three week furlough period are: Clarence Brucker, George Carter, Walter Smith, and Marvin Kruse. Fred Tabbert, Fred Deincr and Christ Speroff were picked for the navy. Tabbert for special assignment duty. Dciner and Speroff will report at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, while Tabbert will report at Camp Sampson, Geneva, New York. All three report for training next Monday. Nickola Costanzo also accompanied the group to Cleveland Monday, but the News-Times did not receive any report on his ac ceptance or rejection. The four men who were rejec ted are: Earl Schroeder, George Kurth, Clarence Krueck and Charles Cook. Sales Tax Reports Sales Tax reports that must be filled in by vendors are again delayed, according to Hugh Finne-gan, local examiner. The blanks which are ordinarily received at the end of every six-month period were promised for delivery on Jan. 12th. The contractor, however, will be unable to make delivery on that date and further delay Is necessary, said Flnnegan. ah we The plan of the campaign is to have enough workers to complete the canvass within two days. To make this possible a sufficient number of workers is needed so that no worker will have more than ten calls to make. The purpose of a quick campaign is to reach all local bond buyers before they have made purchases outside of Amherst. Bond sales made in other territories are credited to the community in which it is made, and Amherst receives no credit for such sales. "If we can get to all the people quick enough we'll make those sales here, and those sales will help Amherst to reach its goal. Everyone making a purchase will be given a sales receipt which can be shown at their place of employment showing that the individual has done his part toward putting this campaign across," said Prittie. More workers are needed to complete the canvass quickly, Prit tie said, and people willing to volunteer to help can contact him at the store where details of the work will be explained and material issued. Although the local quota of $136,235 is lower than the previous quota, the entire amount must be purchased by individuals. Purchases by corporations will not be credited to the local community, but will be credited to a gpeciul corporation quota established for the county. ' "In spite of the fact that individuals must buy the entire quota, we can reach our goal without too much effort from any single person if we have enough workers in every district to make a quick, short campaign. It Is a lot of money to raise, but it's not impossible," said Zilch. The drive begins on Jan. 18th for individual subscriptions. Corporations will not be permitted to make purchases until Feb. 1st. Scouts Collect Paper This Month The drive for waste paper by Amherst Boy and Girl Scouts, originally announced for last month but postponed because of sickness, will be definitely con ducted this month, probably the last week of the month, said Harry Earl, scoutmaster of the local troop. "We hope Amherst people will save their waste paper for us so that the drive will result in the collection of enough paper to make the effort worth while. We're sorry that we were unable to conduct the drive last month, as at first announced, but circumstances forced us to postpone it," said Earl, The need for waste paper in the war effort is quite serious. Mills throughout the country that make paper cartons in which food and supplies for soldiers are shipped, have been forced to close because of the shortage of waste paper from which the cartons are made. The National Biscuit Co., one of the largest manufacturers of soldiers' rations, has been forced to close two of their mills because of the shortage. "It seems that waste paper Is the most critically needed salvage material right now, and we certainly don't want our soldiers and sailors to be without their rations or other supplies because we at home failed to do our part, which seems so little In comparison to what they are giving," said Earl. Reuben Dute was granted a certificate by the Lorain-co Farm Machinery Rationing Committee for the the purchase of a new waer pump. JJ